IT Recruiter

Job description

Working Title: IT Recruiter

Position Type: University Managerial and Professional Staff

Department: Chief Human Resources Office

Location: Charlottesville

Posting Date: 01-05-2018

Posting Summary: The University of Virginia seeks two IT Recruiters to join their Talent Recruitment team. The positions are responsible for working jointly with colleagues to identify, source, and hire IT talent for assigned Academic and Health System organizations. The IT Recruiters oversee a portfolio of searches, provide guidance on best practices for hiring officials from point of application to offer completion, and ensures a positive candidate experience.

The IT Recruiters will work in partnership with Senior Recruiters to identify, source, and attract talent for assigned searches; apply judgment and discretion to recruiting issues and concerns; work directly with Talent Recruiting management to resolve more complex issues; source and attract candidates utilizing industry tools and networks; serve as a liaison with hiring managers and candidates to streamline recruitment procedures and accomplish workforce needs; interact with hiring managers and candidates on a daily basis, provide search updates for assigned searches; provide hiring managers with best practices for increasing diversity through available EOCR and other resources; and utilize an applicant tracking system to manage candidates from point of application to finalization of offer.

Qualified candidates will have at least a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an understanding of technology, technical roles, and technical skills. Experience working for a 4-year higher education institution and/or an affiliated health system is also preferred. This is not a remote position. Successful candidates will work on the beautiful UVa Grounds with the talent recruitment team.

This is a critical moment in the University's Human Resources evolution. The University has embarked on a series of ambitious changes for Human Resources that will play out over the next few years and have impact in the coming decade. To learn more about this transformation as well as the competencies expected of all future HR professionals, please visit https://ufirst.virginia.edu/.

To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0622429. Complete a job application online and attach a cover letter and resume. Applicant review begins January 15, 2018 and the positions remain open until filled.

For questions about the position or application process please contact Rhiannon O'Coin at [email protected]

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills and provide high level of customer service - Work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently - Exercise attention to detail in a fast paced environment - Utilize strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Proactively communicate with search committee and candidates frequently - Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality - Utilize computer proficiency and technical aptitude with leading applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) - Apply strong problem solving skills to thoughtfully and tactfully navigate barriers to progress - Manage projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines